Vernon Kay and Rochelle Humes join Children In Need presenting lineup

Vernon Kay and Rochelle Humes have joined the 'Children In Need' presenting lineup.

The two stars have been confirmed for this year's charity telethon - which will air live on BBC One and iPlayer on November 15 - alongside Ade Adepitan MBE, Mel Giedroyc, Chris Ramsey and Lenny Rush.

Vernon said: "I’m truly honoured to be a presenter for BBC Children in Need this year, supporting such an incredible cause."

Last year, the 50-year-old star raised over £6 million with his Ultramarathon challenge, but this time he'll be helping from the studio.

He added: "Last year's knee-ruining run from Leicester to Bolton was brutal, one of the toughest things I’ve ever done, so I’m thrilled to be joining you from the comfort of MediaCity this time!

"Children in Need is such a special charity, changing lives in the most amazing ways, and I couldn’t be prouder to be part of this year’s big night!”

The Saturdays star Rochelle, 35, is returning to hosting duties for the first time since 2019, and she's glad to be back supporting a "wonderful cause".

She said: "Nothing brings the UK together quite like BBC Children in Need and I’m so delighted to be back in the studio this year.

"I’m always blown away by the generosity and spirit of the night, and it’s a wonderful cause so close to my heart.

"I’m sure there will be many laughs, tears, surprises and a whole heap of inspiration in store for us all on the night."

The BBC promised the three-hour event will "dazzle the action whilst raising life-changing funds for children and young people across the UK.

As well as the all-star hosts, the Beeb will deliver "star-studded sketches, sensational musical acts, show-stopping performances and plenty of surprises from some of the UK’s most loved celebrities".

Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC, commented: “Our Salford Super Six are set to guide everyone through a brilliant night of entertainment that truly unites people all across the UK for an incredibly important cause. It’s going to be unmissable!”